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Holliston, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01746

Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

13,547
280/sq mi
$159,817
Median income
$650,300
Median home value
65.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Holliston pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
280
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01746 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01746 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, home to 13,547 residents across 48.3 square miles, a density of 280 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01746 skews affluent, with a median household income of $159,817 (38% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $75,601. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $650,300 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,821 per month, and 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Middlesex County, letting you compare 01746 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 01746

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Holliston, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01746.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01746, Holliston, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

13,547

Population

48.3

Area (sq mi)

280

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01746?

45.2

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

10.9%

Foreign-Born

White 83.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 6.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$159,817

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$75,601

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

34.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01746 ranks nationally

Holliston, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$159,817 Top 3% higher than 97% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 79.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,884

Total Housing Units

5,684

Occupied Units

200

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$650,300

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,821

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

252

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+152%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01746 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 169
2021 +10.8% 188
2022 +15.9% 218
2023 +7.9% 235
2024 +7.3% 252

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 410 business establishments in ZIP 01746, employing approximately 5,337 people with a combined annual payroll of $456,635,000.

410

Businesses

5,337

Employees

$456.6M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 72 17.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 48 11.7%
Manufacturing 46 11.2%
Retail trade 45 11.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 41 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 27 6.6%
Wholesale trade 22 5.4%
Accommodation and food services 14 3.4%
Finance and insurance 10 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 2.2%
Educational services 9 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.7%
Information 6 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 01746 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01746 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01746 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 01746 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
02053 Medway, MA 12,752 3.2 mi
01721 Ashland, MA 16,593 4.3 mi
01702 Framingham, MA 37,206 5.9 mi
01770 Sherborn, MA 4,119 4.4 mi
02054 Millis, MA 7,891 4.7 mi
01757 Milford, MA 28,061 4.7 mi
01748 Hopkinton, MA 14,925 5.1 mi
01701 Framingham, MA 31,217 8.6 mi
02038 Franklin, MA 31,635 7.9 mi
02019 Bellingham, MA 16,332 8.4 mi

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Pop: 57,964
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Pop: 41,550
01801 standard
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Pop: 38,903
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Pop: 38,499
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Pop: 37,206

Related Areas

Middlesex County Holliston, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01746 in? ▼
ZIP code 01746 (Holliston) is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Middlesex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/middlesex-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01746? ▼
ZIP code 01746 in Holliston, MA has a population of 13,547 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01746? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01746 is $159,817, which is 109% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01746? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01746 is $650,300, which is 134% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01746? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01746 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01746? ▼
ZIP code 01746 has 410 business establishments employing approximately 5,337 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01746? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01746 are: Construction (72), Professional, scientific, and technical services (48), Manufacturing (46). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01746? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01746 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01746? ▼
In ZIP code 01746, 79.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 01746? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01746 is 34.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01746? ▼
In ZIP code 01746, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01746? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01746 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.